By adhering to the Business Case Approval Process, GP Practices can benefit from the following:
Funding
Primarily there may be funding available for the project from NHSE/I or the CCG, or from Section 106 (S106) monies or Community Infrastructure Levy monies (CIL) held by the council. We are unable to retrospectively apply any such funding to schemes which have not been submitted for approval.
Increased Rent Reimbursement / Notional Rent
Any increase in GMS footprint of the Practice will have a consequence on the rent reimbursement / notional rent payments. Providing that the project is submitted to and approved by the CCG and NHSE/I, the Practice will receive the respective increase in such payments, which will be ascertained by the District Valuer.
Any Practice which does not seek approval for a project which increases their GMS footprint will not be entitled to the increased rent reimbursement or notional rent payments relative to the increase in footprint.
IT Support and financial assistance
Practices are able to receive IT support in terms of connectivity and hardware supply/installation and the costs of such are covered under the GPIT funding pot. Any Practice who does not seek approval for a project will be required to cover the IT costs relating to the project themselves.
Reimbursement of Professional Fees
Practices are entitled to seek reimbursement of professional fees (architects, surveyors, engineers, project management) which are incurred throughout the project. By implementing a scheme without approval, a Practice waives their right to this reimbursement.
Advice and Guidance
Practices are able to seek guidance from the CCG and NHSE/I in terms of all relevant guidelines and regulations. Our Infection Prevention Control (IPC) team will visit the Practice and review floor plans and room data sheets to ensure compliance from an IPC perspective. Our Premises and Estates Teams can provide assistance with identifying and securing S106 or CIL Funding and will support Practices through each stage of the approval process.